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    Kia Rio

    Kia Rio Reviews

    You'll find all our Kia Rio reviews right here. Kia Rio prices range from $19,690 for the Rio S to $25,590 for the Rio GT-Line.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the Rio's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Kia Rio dating back as far as 2005.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Kia Rio, you'll find it all here

    Kia Rio Reviews

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    Kia Rio 2022 review: S manual

    Kia Rio 2022 review: S manual

    26 Mar 2022 by Tom White
    The cheapest Kia Rio holds out as a refreshingly humble option in a rapidly decaying sub-$20K new car market. Read more
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    Kia Rio GT-Line, Toyota Yaris SX & Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo - We Compare 3 of the Best Light Vehicles in Australia

    Kia Rio GT-Line, Toyota Yaris SX & Suzuki Swift GLX Turbo - We Compare 3 of the Best Light Vehicles in Australia

    9 Dec 2020 by Tom White
    City hatchbacks are becoming more expensive as the standards grow ever higher for safety and tech. But which of these popular light car heroes is the best? We put the Suzuki Swift, Kia Rio and Toyota... Read more
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    Kia Rio 2021 review: GT-Line auto

    Kia Rio 2021 review: GT-Line auto

    30 Oct 2020 by Tom White
    We live in what some might consider the end of days for the once booming small hatch segment, but is the warmed-over Rio GT-Line a ray of fun light that competitors can't quite match? We find out. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2021 review: S auto

    Kia Rio 2021 review: S auto

    16 Sep 2020 by Richard Berry
    The Kia Rio has always been cheap and cheerful, but is there anything not to be happy about? Read more
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    Kia Rio 2019 review

    Kia Rio 2019 review

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    Over four generations, the Rio has well and truly cemented its place when it comes to small cars in Australia. But does the updated and reloaded car for 2019 still deserve that place? Read more
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    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    Kia Rio Sport 2019 review: snapshot

    14 Mar 2019 by Tom White
    The Rio Sport is the middle-tier of a three-variant line-up, sitting above the entry-level S and below the top-spec GT-Line. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2019 review: S

    Kia Rio 2019 review: S

    2 Jan 2019 by Tom White
    How is the Kia Rio S like a plan from an over-promising telecommunications provider? I spent a week in a very red one to find out. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2019 review: GT-Line

    Kia Rio 2019 review: GT-Line

    16 Nov 2018 by Tom White
    The current generation Rio looks fantastic, but was always a let-down behind the wheel. Here's why the GT-Line has changed all that for the better. Read more
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    Kia Rio 2018 review: S manual

    Kia Rio 2018 review: S manual

    6 Apr 2018 by Tom White
    Can Kia's most affordable Rio hatchback edge in front of the pack? At this end of the market every dollar matters... so the price needs to be right. Read more
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    Kia Rio S manual 2017 review

    Kia Rio S manual 2017 review

    24 May 2017 by James Cleary
    Kia's entry-level Rio S boasts upgraded multimedia and enhanced safety tech, not to mention improved dynamics and more space. Sounds good, but is it enough to get a jump on the light car big guns? Read more

    Pricing guides

    $22,640
    Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
    Lowest Price
    $19,690
    Highest Price
    $25,590
    See all Kia Rio pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    S 1.4L, —, 6 SP MAN $19,690 2024 Kia Rio S Pricing and Specs
    Sport 1.4L, —, 6 SP MAN $21,190 2024 Kia Rio Sport Pricing and Specs
    GT-Line 1.0L, —, 7 SP AUTO $25,590 2024 Kia Rio GT-Line Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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    Kia Rio News

    Rust in pieces: From an unloved Mazda electric car to one of Kia's cheapest vehicles, these are the cars scrapped in 2023 - but should the LandCruiser 70 Series V8 be on the list?

    Rust in pieces: From an unloved Mazda electric car to one of Kia's cheapest vehicles, these are the cars scrapped in 2023 - but should the LandCruiser 70 Series V8 be on the list?

    24 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton
    Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

    Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion

    26 Mar 2023 by Richard Berry
    Rio retreat! 2024 Kia Rio takes shape, but how long does the Toyota Yaris rival have left on the clock?

    Rio retreat! 2024 Kia Rio takes shape, but how long does the Toyota Yaris rival have left on the clock?

    9 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson
    Got a $30,000 limit? Don't want an MG3? Revealing and rating every affordable new car, SUV and ute for canny buyers on a budget from Suzuki Swift to Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross

    Got a $30,000 limit? Don't want an MG3? Revealing and rating every affordable new car, SUV and ute for canny buyers on a budget from Suzuki Swift to Mazda CX-3 and Toyota Yaris Cross

    24 Feb 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis
    The beginning of the end for the light-hatch segment? Kia confirms there will be no 2024 Rio in Australia as it joins other discontinued models like the Suzuki Baleno and Mitsubishi Mirage

    The beginning of the end for the light-hatch segment? Kia confirms there will be no 2024 Rio in Australia as it joins other discontinued models like the Suzuki Baleno and Mitsubishi Mirage

    10 Feb 2023 by Tom White
    Aussie homes are getting smaller - should our cars shrink as well?

    Aussie homes are getting smaller - should our cars shrink as well?

    6 Jan 2023 by Tony O'Kane
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    New Hatchbacks under $25,000

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    Kia Rio FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Kia Rio reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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